Any joint wrongdoer may be liable for damages and if one joint wrongdoer pays the plaintiff individually, then s/he can claim a contribution from the other joint wrongdoer/s.
JOINT AND SEVERAL LIABILITY: any joint wrongdoer may be liable for damages and if one joint wrongdoer pays the plaintiff individually, then s/he can claim a contribution from the other joint wrongdoer/s.
A decision by a court that resolves a dispute and determines the rights and obligations of the parties (for example, payment of money). A judgment is the final part of a court case.
JURISTIC PERSON: includes a partnership, close corporation, company, or other body of persons.
JURISTIC PERSON: includes a partnership, close corporation, company, or other body of persons.
To be fair and reasonable after considering all the relevant facts and circumstances of an application.
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